freek - we saw Les Miserables over the Holidays. It was long but I enjoyed it. Be prepared that there is really no dialogue. Everything is sung, like an operetta I think. I really had no idea Wolverine could sing but he was pretty good. Gladiator cannot sing. LOL. There is one song "Bring Him Home" that I really like. I had heard it before. I'm really not usually one for songs to mean anything to me, but this one does. It's very unusual.

You're not going to believe this but we have tickets to see the play when it comes through Richmond in 2013 (March I think??). I wanted to see the movie to compare to the play.

Originally posted by firewoman77:I celebrated with a sick three year old. It has been a rough couple of weeks over here. I was sick for both Christmas Eve and Christmas. All are feeling better now, thankfully.

How about you Chasin'? Did you make it to midnight?

Glad to hear everyone's better. I had a cold but not too bad. Yes, I did make it to midnight!! No alcohol though. A quiet evening at home. I don't like to drive.

Family drama. I came out to my parents over the break. My dad took it even better than expected (he basically said "Okay, we're still going hunting tomorrow, right?"). My mom, however, has turned it into the crisis of the century. Ugh....

Originally posted by JustLogan:Family drama. I came out to my parents over the break. My dad took it even better than expected (he basically said "Okay, we're still going hunting tomorrow, right?"). My mom, however, has turned it into the crisis of the century. Ugh....

Originally posted by Freek:Sorry to hear, Logan. What has your mom been saying?

It's complicated, but she basically said that I'd chosen a really hard life for myself, and that she felt like she and my dad had failed me as parents. When I tried to say something otherwise, she just ignored me. Since then, she's pretty much pretended the conversation never happened. I brought it up one other time a few days ago and got similar results, so I've given up for now.

Originally posted by JustLogan:It's complicated, but she basically said that I'd chosen a really hard life for myself, and that she felt like she and my dad had failed me as parents. When I tried to say something otherwise, she just ignored me. Since then, she's pretty much pretended the conversation never happened. I brought it up one other time a few days ago and got similar results, so I've given up for now.

Sounds like that might be the best thing to do right now. She may come around, she may not, but she has to do it on her own terms. Good to hear about your dad's reaction though. Maybe he'll be a good influence on his wife.

Originally posted by Freek:Sounds like that might be the best thing to do right now. She may come around, she may not, but she has to do it on her own terms. Good to hear about your dad's reaction though. Maybe he'll be a good influence on his wife.

Yeah, I'm really glad my dad took it well. I can handle her reaction, but it would've been really hard if he had taken it badly. It just bugs me that it even has to be an issue at all, ya know?

Wow Logan that is a huge deal. I'm sorry that your mom's reaction was so dramatic but I'd venture to guess that after processing it she'll come around. From what you've said here about your family it seems you are all close and love each other. I think Freeky is right and that your dad will be able to help her to accept and hopefully embrace it. I really hope that is the case.

WM! I've missed you. Yes Santa was very good to us. My husband's uncle sent us a new LED 3D TV that is so much bigger than our old one. The picture is amazing. We also received a generous monetary gift from a family member that we were not at all expecting. Those things were just the icing on the cake, though. I love Christmas because I get to spend time with my SIL, brother, nephew and dad. Also, it is less hectic without having to teach and run around with all of the kids schedules. I wish I hadn't been sick while they were here but other than that it was a wonderful holiday!

How about you? Are you enjoying having B home? Was Christmas at your house this year?

Originally posted by JustLogan:Yeah, I'm really glad my dad took it well. I can handle her reaction, but it would've been really hard if he had taken it badly. It just bugs me that it even has to be an issue at all, ya know?

I hear ya, but that's the world we live in.Don't be too hard or pushy on your mom, give her time and space. The good news is that it's out there now, you no longer have to hide who you are. That closet is now closed.

Originally posted by firewoman77:Yes Santa was very good to us. My husband's uncle sent us a new LED 3D TV that is so much bigger than our old one. The picture is amazing. We also received a generous monetary gift from a family member that we were not at all expecting. Those things were just the icing on the cake, though. I love Christmas because I get to spend time with my SIL, brother, nephew and dad. Also, it is less hectic without having to teach and run around with all of the kids schedules. I wish I hadn't been sick while they were here but other than that it was a wonderful holiday!

I spent most of my winter break with family. And i got a new tv as well, not 3d though.

Originally posted by firewoman77:Yes Santa was very good to us. My husband's uncle sent us a new LED 3D TV that is so much bigger than our old one. The picture is amazing. We also received a generous monetary gift from a family member that we were not at all expecting. Those things were just the icing on the cake, though. I love Christmas because I get to spend time with my SIL, brother, nephew and dad. Also, it is less hectic without having to teach and run around with all of the kids schedules. I wish I hadn't been sick while they were here but other than that it was a wonderful holiday!

I spent most of my winter break with family. And i got a new tv as well, not 3d though.

Do all of your siblings live near you? Did you spend any time with Jen's family? What kind of TV?

Originally posted by firewoman77:Do all of your siblings live near you? Did you spend any time with Jen's family? What kind of TV?

We all live within 30-45 mins from each others, except for big bro, he's an hour away. I spent Christmas afternoon with Jen's family. I got a 55' TCL .. Jen saw a promo for a great deal and jumped on it. Do you and hubby exchange gifts or is it all for the kids?

Honestly, they've been a little tough. I like the guy a lot, but the long distance thing is starting to take its toll. I'm not sure if I have it in me to keep a long distance relationship going or not.

Originally posted by firewoman77:Do all of your siblings live near you? Did you spend any time with Jen's family? What kind of TV?

We all live within 30-45 mins from each others, except for big bro, he's an hour away. I spent Christmas afternoon with Jen's family. I got a 55' TCL .. Jen saw a promo for a great deal and jumped on it. Do you and hubby exchange gifts or is it all for the kids?

It's nice that you all live that close. We don't usually exchange gifts and make it all about the kids.

Honestly, they've been a little tough. I like the guy a lot, but the long distance thing is starting to take its toll. I'm not sure if I have it in me to keep a long distance relationship going or not.